How far is Kokomo, IN from Union City, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Union City, IN is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.7 mi
02h 05m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.7 mi
Kilometers
154.01 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Union City
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montpelier
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
47.8 mi
01h 02m
To Union City
47.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  8. 8

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 500 S

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 36 min · East North 00 South

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    10 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Columbia Street

    3135 ft · 2 min · North Columbia Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East North 00 South
31.2 mi · 33%
West 500 S
6.92 mi · 7%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 6%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 5%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East North 00 South

Continue on East North 00 South

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 02m from Kokomo
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Union City?

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Kokomo and 47.9 miles from Union City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montpelier, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montpelier.

RAIL

Waterloo

100 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Union City. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.62 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.11
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.05 $26.11
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.06 $30.12
Premium $4.99 $16.86 $33.72
Diesel $6.62 $22.38 $44.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Union City. The current time is 22:34:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.